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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,064.84, 1,176,809.88 and 364,635.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,064.84, 1,176,809.88 and 364,635.96 is: 546,588.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,064.84 : 1,176,809.88 = 364,635.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,064.84/1,176,809.88 = 364,635.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,064.84x = 1,176,809.88 × 364,635.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,064.84x = 429,107,200,331.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,107,200,331.29/785,064.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,588.23

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